Warfield Range Dam (hunters Way)
Warfield Range Dam (hunters Way) is an earth dam located in Howard County, Maryland, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Warfield Range Dam (hunters Way)
The primary purpose of Warfield Range Dam (hunters Way) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Howard County (local government). It impounds the Middle Patuxent River-tr.
The dam stands 20 feet tall. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Howard |
| River/Stream | Middle Patuxent River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.15544, -76.87262 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Howard County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00612 |
| Federal ID | MD00612 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |